Jimmy Ortiz

Jimmy Ortiz is a Houston criminal defense attorney and former Harris County prosecutor who represents people charged with state and federal crimes. His practice includes DWI, assault, robbery, burglary, drug offenses, sexual assault allegations, homicide, and white-collar offenses. Jimmy brings courtroom experience on both sides of criminal proceedings to clients who need to understand the charges against them and the choices available. He has practiced criminal law in Houston since 1999.

Jimmy graduated magna cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1995. He earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. His accounting education provides a useful background for analyzing documents and financial records, while his legal training supports criminal motion practice and jury trials. These skills are relevant to both conventional criminal charges and cases involving financial allegations or complex evidence.

Jimmy worked as an assistant district attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office from 1999 to 2007. He served as felony district court chief in the 230th District Court during 2006 and 2007. His prosecution experience included felony proceedings and provided direct exposure to how criminal cases are prepared and presented. In his defense practice, he handles serious allegations such as murder, capital murder, sexual assault, robbery, and other state offenses, along with misdemeanor cases and juvenile matters.

Jimmy has tried numerous criminal matters and uses his former prosecutor experience when evaluating evidence and preparing courtroom arguments. His work involves explaining procedural choices and helping clients assess the risks of trials and other outcomes. His practice covers charges that can affect a person’s freedom, record, and future opportunities. Jimmy Ortiz brings years of prosecution and defense experience to cases requiring a detailed understanding of local criminal courts and careful preparation for contested hearings and trials.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jimmy Ortiz Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Doctorate of Jurisprudence
• Sam Houston State University
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

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